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Leadership: Leadership is the most commonly measured behavioral trait. This trait indicates whether an individual has the ability to take charge and to specify specific courses of action. Leadership involves the ability to communicate, to be independent and make the correct decisions, including the planning and organizing of duties and responsibilities not only for yourself but for others. Individual needs to be flexible and sensitive, not only to subordinates but to organizational needs. Possesses a high degree of patience and stress tolerance. People who perform well in in-basket exercises are considered strong and capable leaders.

High ratings for leadership include:

• helps in development of specific courses of action
• helps achieve organizational objectives
• involves other personnel in the decision-making process
• assumes leadership responsibility
• assists subordinates in finding the best way to accomplish a task
• delegates routine jobs to the appropriate personnel, but includes clear directions and guidelines for follow up
• able to take a lead in the group, is respected for it and is able to maintain it
• directs and coordinates the activities of others
• candidates should make note that the time frame for the in-basket is extremely short and will require delegating when appropriate
• candidates should remember to personally handle any extremely important or critical issues
• candidates should acknowledge subordinates' positive performance
• is a take-charge individual
• is able to bring out the best qualities in his subordinates in the accomplishment of activities
• can direct, influence and persuade others to do the most efficient and productive job
• is well liked and has charismatic qualities

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